Note From the Chair

Hey Folks! Rita Hart again.

Today’s note is devoted to Lanon Baccam’s excellent performance in his debate against Zach Nunn on Tuesday. Baccam reaffirmed his support for women’s reproductive freedom, while Nunn dodged questions about his past (and almost certainly current) support for a national abortion ban.

It’s a stark reminder of just another reason why voting for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot is so important: honesty. During the debate, Lanon proved his first priority is putting Iowans first as he shared his vision for improving the lives of Iowa families through protecting access to abortion, taking on the big corporations and special interests that are price gouging Iowans, working to lower costs for middle-class families and working with members of either party to fix our broken immigration system and secure the border.

Wouldn’t it be nice to send people like Zach Nunn packing and have someone who is going to work for us and tell the truth instead? The only way that’s going to happen is for people like you to step up and volunteer. We have plenty of opportunities for people to help, from making calls, to writing letters, to joining our Voter Protection Team. If you’re interested in volunteering with the Iowa Democrats, click the link below. We need your help. 

Thank you for everything you’ve done for this state, and this party.

Sincerely,

Rita Hart

IDP Chair

Take Action

Join the IDP at one of the many events being hosted in every corner of the state. See the full list of events by visiting iowademocrats.org and clicking the “Calendar” button in the top right corner.

Story County Democrats Cavassing

When: Sat, October 12, 10am – 2pm

Where: 415 Main St, Ames, IA

Description: Volunteers may come anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM to pick up a packet and be trained. We will give you everything you need. It takes about 15 minutes and you can knock on doors later that day or over the next week. Materials may be returned on the following Saturday.

Story County Democrats Cavassing

When: Sun, October 13, 12pm – 2pm

Where: 415 Main St, Ames, IA

Description: Volunteers may come anytime between 12 PM and 2 PM to pick up a packet and be trained. We will give you everything you need. It takes about 15 minutes and you can knock on doors later that day or over the next week. Materials may be returned on the following Sunday.

West Des Moines Democrats Monthly Meeting

When: Wed, October 16, 6pm

Where: Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio 1238 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Description: Monthly Meeting of West Des Moines Democrats.

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Plan Your Vote

In 2022, over 90,000 Democrats that voted in 2018 stayed home. This year, we have to do better. That’s why we’ve been laying the groundwork for the last sixteen months and now we are rolling out our program, iowademocrats.org/planyourvote. 

Research has shown the best way to increase turnout is by helping voters make a plan to vote - asking questions about whether they will vote by mail, early in-person, or on Election Day, what time they’ll go vote, how they will get to their polling place, and making it clear we appreciate that they are a reliable voter. 

The Iowa Democratic Party is asking you to do your part by planning your vote at iowademocrats.org/planyourvote.  

In the News

Iowa Capital Dispatch Nunn, Baccam spar over ‘false’ campaign ad claims in KCCI debate

KIWA Scores Both Major Parties Push Early Voting

The Gazette Campaign Almanac: Another analyst says Iowa’s 1st and 3rd District races are now toss-ups

On the Internet

Iowa House Democrats: Iowans know what’s at stake in this election, and they’ve decided to do something about it!

Across the state, our county parties and volunteers are coming together to do the work to engage voters and help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

Iowa Senate Democrats: If Nebraska can do it, so can we. It's not complicated. Feed the kids.

Iowa Democratic Party: Rep. Zach Nunn has proven he's committed to an extreme agenda that threatens Social Security and Medicare––lifelines our seniors depend on.

Iowans deserve representatives committed to protecting and improving our futures, not gambling with them.